Meet Our Scientists
Diverse perspectives lead to better decisions and more innovative solutions. That’s why, when tackling client problems, NLI will bring in our robust external scientist network, composed of researchers leading their respective fields.
NLI unites researchers from leading labs around the world, with the purpose of advancing our understanding of the human brain to improve organizational performance, leadership, learning, and culture.
This network of dedicated scientists regularly contribute to the NeuroLeadership Journal, our annual Summit, and play a major role in moving this emerging field of research forward.

Heidi Grant, Ph.D.
Chief Science Officer
NeuroLeadership Institute

Jay Van Bavel, PhD
Associate Professor of Psychology
NYU

Kamila Sip, PhD
Lead Professor & Senior Researcher, NLI
NeuroLeadership Institute

Tessa West, PhD
Associate Professor
New York University

Jennifer Ray, PhD
Researcher
NeuroLeadership Institute

Andrea Derler, PhD
Director of Industry Research, NLI
NeuroLeadership Institute

Brittany Holmes, PhD
Senior Researcher
NLI

Janet Ahn, PhD
Assistant Professor of Psychology and Director of the Motivation Lab
William Paterson University

Matt Lieberman, PhD
Professor of Psychology
UCLA

Kevin Ochsner, PhD
Professor and Director Of Graduate Studies
Department Of Psychology, Columbia University

Lila Davachi, PhD
Associate Professor of Psychology
New York University

Valerie Purdie Greenaway, PhD
Associate Professor of Psychology Columbia University

Chris Camacho, PhD

Michaela Simpson, PhD
Researcher